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Free Republic 4th Qtr 2024 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $20,835
25%  
Woo hoo!! And we're now over 25%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.


It's Time for our Second Quarter FReepathon
Donate to FR via Secure Server ^ | March 7, 2003 | Jim Robinson

Posted on 04/07/2003 3:33:52 PM PDT by Jim Robinson

Howdy everyone,

Are you ready for another FReepathon?

Good news:

John and Tami negotiated a new contract with our bandwidth supplier and got our bill lowered a couple thousand per month! Our monthly expenses are now totalling just under $20,000, so we're setting the target for this Freepathon at $60,000. We have approximately $18,000 (and growing) per quarter coming from our monthly donors so we will only need to raise a little over $40,000 this time. Hopefully, we can do this in a week to ten days.

We went over the goal last quarter and we used part of the extra money to purchase and install two new servers. We now have a total of five servers running Free Republic. John can post the details, but basically, we have two servers being used as web servers, two as database servers and one for the search engine. There may be some sharing and overlapping of duties, but that's the general configuration.

John also found a way to compress the files before serving them so we are able to effectively move 20mbs of data through our 10mbs line. In other words, we've doubled our capacity and halved our bandwidth cost!

Way to go John and Tami!!

(Just in time too! We hit the 10mps X 2 capacity a few times during the peak periods of the last couple of weeks).

And finally, we've added two new high capacity disk drives (I believe they're 72 gigabytes each) and just as soon as John gets the upload and file management programs ready to go, we'll be able to offer our donors directory space on their accounts to upload pictures, graphics, and music files, etc. I believe this is going to be a very popular feature!

Looking forward to another great fundraiser!

Thank you all very much for your continuing support and dedication to the cause!

Jim


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KEYWORDS: adminlectureseries; freepathon
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To: bmwcyle
WONDERFUL!!!!!!
1,301 posted on 04/11/2003 9:12:33 AM PDT by Gabz (Go FReepers...GO FReepers!!!!!)
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To: bmwcyle
ROFL!!!! .. That is Great ... Thanks for posting it
1,302 posted on 04/11/2003 9:14:30 AM PDT by Mo1 (I'm a monthly Donor .. You can be one too!)
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To: Mo1
I over slept, got nothing done, it's raining...

It's been raining here too (I love the rain so it's fine by me)

Thanks for all you do by the way.

I'm leaving for awhile to get some stuff done myself. see ya later...
1,303 posted on 04/11/2003 9:15:24 AM PDT by firewalk
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To: Mo1
From your keyboard...............................

Thanks FRiend - I swear the only thing that has kept me sane has been the unbelievable support I've been fetting from my FR family.

1,304 posted on 04/11/2003 9:17:55 AM PDT by Gabz (Go FReepers...GO FReepers!!!!!)
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To: bmwcyle
Great cartoon!

Where's Garafolo? She must be hiding under the table.
1,305 posted on 04/11/2003 9:19:32 AM PDT by RottiBiz (Just a few dollars a month per FReeper would end FReepathons.)
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To: Gabz
believe me - it will be the VERY last thing to go!!!!!

Good Girl ... I'm not sure what I'd do without my computer .. heck I can't remember life before it .. LOL

1,306 posted on 04/11/2003 9:23:32 AM PDT by Mo1 (I'm a monthly Donor .. You can be one too!)
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To: BeforeISleep
I'm leaving for awhile to get some stuff done myself. see ya later...

Can you order me a new fridge while you're are out .. LOL

Just kidding .. I'll pop out in a bit myself to go do it ...

1,307 posted on 04/11/2003 9:25:16 AM PDT by Mo1 (I'm a monthly Donor .. You can be one too!)
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To: RottiBiz; Mo1; Gabz

1,308 posted on 04/11/2003 9:25:55 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Semper Gumby - Always flexible)
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To: EdReform; WIMom
(We miss you "Mom"!)

Yes, indeed! But, rest assured, Mom is still with us in spirit.

She would NEVER leave us kids!

1,309 posted on 04/11/2003 9:25:59 AM PDT by RottiBiz (Just a few dollars a month per FReeper would end FReepathons.)
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To: Mo1
Right now the computer seems to be my only conection with people other than lawyers and bankers and numerous other types just trying to make my life miserable and expect me to pay for it!!!!!!
1,310 posted on 04/11/2003 9:27:38 AM PDT by Gabz (Go FReepers...GO FReepers!!!!!)
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To: All
MONTHLY DONORS LIST

SamAdams76, Requiem for Truth, RottiBiz, f.Christian, d14truth,

2ndMostConservativeBoardMember, Topaz, kayak, dutchess,

Angelwood, Ron C., McGavin999, FairWitness, Kathy in Alaska,

Concerto in D, Fiddlstix, Alamo-Girl, TomServo, acnielsen guy,

afraidfortherepublic, grammymoon, grannie9, Kathleen, Mo1, Quilla, blam,

RichInOC, TheJudge, Servant of the Nine, steveegg, duckbutt, MindyW,

Moiraine, Darlin', Arizflash, Letitring, Wingsofgold, CaptRon, GunsareOK,

tomkat, Exit 148, babble-on, Jakarta ex-pat, Mr. Smorch, Minute Gal,

connectthedots, uglybiker, dalereed, oneway, WIMom, Max Monroe,

The Right Stuff, Black Birch, parsifal, Gabz, Carolinamom, Great Dane,

cayuga, LBGA, katykelly, don-o, undergroundwarrior, Ragtime Cowgirl,

Grampa Dave, NSpiritOnly, Samizdat, Reagan's_Mom, Jacvin, persecutor,

SouthernBelle, The Shrew, Txzman, IoCaster, EdReform, Dengar01,

Ligeia, swheats, Billie, RJayneJ, Southflanknorthpawsis, Brian Allen, EdZep,

Howlin, glock rocks, Slip18, KirkandBurke, brewcrew, estrogen, Carolina,

WIladyconservative, Reagan is King, RonDog, Little Bill, lysie, NerdDad,

Bush_Democrat, abner, San Jacinto, Old China Hand, PhiKapMom, LincolnLover,

TroutStalker, zip, The Mayor, notaliberal, MadelineZapeezda, Betty Jane,

Libertina, A Citizen Reporter, Collier, bazbo, cpdiii, GovernmentShrinker,

Molly Pitcher, HairOfTheDog, Bahbah, RikaStrom, Prodigal Son, SoDak,

sciencediet, RAT Patrol, Elkiejg, freedomlover, Stopspin, MdmKoochie,

Chairman_December_19th_Society, SeaDragon, Lorena, petuniasevan,

Mama_Bear, Flashman_at_the_charge, angelo, Alissa, texasbluebell,

Conservative_Dr.Pepper_Drinker, Cyber Liberty, F.J. Mitchell,

dixiechick2000, shetlan, repubmom, southerngrit, brityank, HiJinx,

Ken H, RobFromGa, xzins, Otto von Bismark, terilyn, LuigiBasco,

crazy aunt in the attic, looney tune, katnip, PartyofOne, AmerRepb, Beep,

Just another Joe, cyphergirl, LocDoc, Penny1, RedWing9, OC_Steve,

ThePythonicCow, rintense, j_tull, Torie, McLynnan, mountainfolk, Budge,

justshe, SubMareener, neets, kattracks, FreeTheHostages, Beth, Ditter, xJones,

SFBiker80814, William McKinley, WVNan, libertygirl, Larry Lucido,

2nd amendment mama, strela, Semper911, ladyinred, eastforker, Mudboy Slim,

Sunshine Sister, Dog Gone, CholeraJoe, hattend, .30Carbine, TigersEye,

nhoward14, MonroeDNA, okimhere, NormsRevenge, Brad's Gramma, jtill,

SFConservative, PianoMan, auboy, leadpenny, freekitty, dasboot,

demosthenes the elder, Momaw Nadon, BraveMan, Tolerance Sucks Rocks,

Pete-R-Bilt, NewLand, OneLoyalAmerican, mafree, LostThread,

Rabid Republican, KateUTWS, sjeann, Harmless Teddy Bear, stands2reason,

giotto, visualops, goodnesswins, thasea, goosie, #3Fan

_____________________________________________________________________________

Any FReeper or Lurker who makes a regular monthly donation to Free Republic by credit card, check, or PayPal may add his/her screen name to this list by simply FReepmailing the message "I am a monthly donor" to me or just declaring themselves on the FReepathon thread.

This list is completely voluntary. No name is added without permission. The list is posted periodically during fundraisers on the FReepathon thread.

We want to see this list expand until we have thousands of FReepers and Lurkers to make certain that Free Republic, the best conservative website on the Internet, will continue to be here and grow. Thank you all for your support!

1,311 posted on 04/11/2003 9:28:54 AM PDT by RottiBiz (Just a few dollars a month per FReeper would end FReepathons.)
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To: Gabz
One of the Wonderful things about Free Republic is ..

Freepers are always here .. no matter the day or the time .. no matter the topic .. We are always here ..

Freepers are the BEST .. and even better is that we are such a thorn in the Liberal Side

Ain't life grand!


1,312 posted on 04/11/2003 9:32:56 AM PDT by Mo1 (I'm a monthly Donor .. You can be one too!)
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To: Mo1; BeforeISleep
"Not to fear .. the Bookmarks are now called Links .. if you click on that on your profile page .. it should bring up all your bookmarks ... It works for me"

Whew!! It works for me too. Thanks.

1,313 posted on 04/11/2003 9:32:58 AM PDT by blam
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To: All
DOLLAR-A-DAY CLUB

Who wants to sign up? Do you do a monthly? Is it at least $30 a month?

Do you mail, PayPal or CC at least $365 a year  to FreeRepublic?

Let us know by FReepmail and we will put you down as a Dollar-A-Day FReeper. We know there are lots more of you than appear on this list!

Currently known Dollar-A-Day FReepers:

  1. Requiem for Truth
  2. 2ndMostConservativeBrdMember
  3. RottiBiz
  4. f.Christian
  5. d14truth
  6. Topaz
  7. kayak
  8. dutchess
  9. Angelwood
  10. Ron C.
  11. McGavin999
  12. Kathy in Alaska
  13. FairWitness
  14. Fiddlstix
  15. Alamo-Girl
  16. TomServo
  17. afraidfortherepublic
  18. grammymoon
  19. acnielsen guy
  20. grannie9
  21. Kathleen
  22. Mo1
  23. Quilla
  24. RichInOC
  25. Servant of the Nine
  26. TheJudge
  27. steveegg
  28. duckbutt
  29. MindyW
  30. Moiraine
  31. Darlin'
  32. Arizflash
  33. Wingsofgold
  34. Letitring
  35. CaptRon
  36. GunsareOK
  37. tomkat
  38. Exit 148
  39. babble-on
  40. Jakarta ex-pat
  41. Mr.Smorch
  42. connectthedots
  43. uglybiker
  44. dalereed
  45. blam
  46. Minute Gal
  47. LBGA
  48. Jacvin
  49. oneway
  50. Fred Mertz
  51. cayuga
  52. WIMom
  53. folklore
  54. Brian Allen
  55. Slip18
  56. Katya
  57. basil
  58. GovernmentShrinker
  59. The Shrew
  60. EdReform
  61. Chairman_December_19th_Society
  62. SamAdams76
  63. katykelly
  64. Betty Jane
  65. Mama_Bear
  66. Flashman_at_the_charge
  67. texasbluebell
  68. Cyber Liberty
  69. HairOfTheDog
  70. HiJinx
  71. Ken H
  72. RobFromGa
  73. xzins
  74. glock rocks
  75. LocDoc
  76. OC_Steve
  77. ThePythonicCow
  78. brityank
  79. southerngrit
  80. Torie
  81. crazy aunt in the attic
  82. SubMareener
  83. Howlin
  84. Ditter
  85. xJones
  86. Bush_Democrat
  87. Bahbah
  88. Larrry Lucido
  89. eastforker
  90. RedWing9
  91. Dog Gone
  92. CholeraJoe
  93. hattend
  94. MonroeDNA
  95. leadpenny
  96. terilyn
  97. Tolerance Sucks Rocks
  98. NewLand
  99. katnip
  100. Pete-R-Bilt
  101. Grampa Dave
  102. Rabid Republican
  103. Just another Joe
  104. goosie

1,314 posted on 04/11/2003 9:34:39 AM PDT by RottiBiz (Just a few dollars a month per FReeper would end FReepathons.)
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To: RottiBiz
Gotta love those numbers!!!!!!!

FREEPERS ARE THE GREATEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1,315 posted on 04/11/2003 9:36:47 AM PDT by Gabz (Go FReepers...GO FReepers!!!!!)
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To: blam; Jim Robinson
Not to fear .. the Bookmarks are now called Links .. if you click on that on your profile page .. it should bring up all your bookmarks ... It works for me"

Whew!! It works for me too. Thanks.

Glad I could help .. The name change is a bit confusing .. but the profile page looks really kewl

1,316 posted on 04/11/2003 9:39:07 AM PDT by Mo1 (I'm a monthly Donor .. You can be one too!)
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To: Mo1
Bump!

1,317 posted on 04/11/2003 9:39:29 AM PDT by EdReform (Thank You to all Freepers and Lurkers who support Free Republic!)
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To: Gabz
Right now the computer seems to be my only conection with people other than lawyers and bankers and numerous other types just trying to make my life miserable and expect me to pay for it!!!!!!

LOL .. I still remember the hell I went through when we bought this house .. I DON'T MISS IT

1,318 posted on 04/11/2003 9:44:46 AM PDT by Mo1 (I'm a monthly Donor .. You can be one too!)
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   Q2 2003 Scoreboard -- ranked by total receipts   

Rank Location Receipts Donors/Avg Freepers/Avg Monthlies
1
California
$2,584.56
77
$33.57
1,423
$1.82
$871.56
61
2
Florida
1,370.00
34
40.29
656
2.09
388.00
23
3
Texas
1,358.00
46
29.52
1,299
1.05
694.00
46
4 Virginia 854.25
20
42.71
496
1.72
418.00
17
5 Washington 850.00
25
34.00
368
2.31
195.00
12
6 Pennsylvania 797.00
20
39.85
420
1.90
185.00
11
7 Illinois 791.00
24
32.96
351
2.25
180.00
12
8 Connecticut 765.00
9
85.00
146
5.24
15.00
2
9 Ohio 723.25
21
34.44
342
2.11
458.00
8
10 New Jersey 711.00
15
47.40
274
2.59
155.00
6
11 New York 710.00
23
30.87
509
1.39
238.00
14
12 Michigan 664.00
12
55.33
293
2.27
145.00
7
13 Maryland 630.00
14
45.00
276
2.28
80.00
5
14 North Carolina 570.31
18
31.68
365
1.56
235.00
14
15 Wisconsin 550.00
21
26.19
210
2.62
150.00
9
16 Massachusetts 476.00
13
36.62
214
2.22
130.00
8
17 Missouri 446.00
9
49.56
258
1.73
95.00
6
18 Iowa 425.00
7
60.71
115
3.70
15.00
1
19 Minnesota 400.00
10
40.00
192
2.08
80.00
5
20 Alabama 368.25
11
33.48
157
2.35
193.00
10
21 Tennessee 365.00
11
33.18
269
1.36
53.00
5
22 Kansas 345.00
8
43.12
135
2.56
85.00
3
23 South Carolina 337.50
9
37.50
155
2.18
10.50
2
24 Georgia 320.00
13
24.62
345
0.93
125.00
7
25 Colorado 295.00
10
29.50
235
1.26
145.00
9
26 Indiana 290.00
9
32.22
215
1.35
40.00
3
27 Arkansas 285.00
10
28.50
92
3.10
35.00
4
28 Oregon 275.00
6
45.83
172
1.60
65.00
4
29 Kentucky 260.00
5
52.00
139
1.87
10.00
1
30 New Mexico 255.00
5
51.00
75
3.40
20.00
2
31 Arizona 245.25
8
30.66
265
0.93
70.00
5
32 Utah 244.00
7
34.86
65
3.75
90.00
4
33 Canada 235.00
5
47.00
132
1.78
70.00
2
34 Louisiana 190.00
8
23.75
144
1.32
50.00
3
35 Oklahoma 175.00
8
21.88
170
1.03
60.00
6
36 Montana 150.00
2
75.00
25
6.00


37 West Virginia 120.00
2
60.00
56
2.14
10.00
1
38 Idaho 110.00
3
36.67
68
1.62
45.00
2
39 Armed Forces - Pacific 110.00
2
55.00


10.00
1
40 Mississippi 100.00
2
50.00
85
1.18
30.00
3
41 Sweden 100.00
1
100.00
11
9.09


42 Alaska 70.00
2
35.00
66
1.06
241.00
5
43 Delaware 60.00
2
30.00
24
2.50


44 Nebraska 53.00
2
26.50
66
0.80
3.00
1
45 Netherlands 50.00
1
50.00
7
7.14


46 Ireland 50.00
1
50.00
20
2.50


47 New Hampshire 50.00
1
50.00
81
0.62
30.00
1
48 Chile 50.00
1
50.00
6
8.33


49 Maine 45.00
2
22.50
64
0.70


50 Nevada 30.00
2
15.00
88
0.34
10.00
1
51 Rhode Island 25.00
1
25.00
21
1.19


52 Israel 20.00
1
20.00
27
0.74


53 China 20.00
1
20.00
14
1.43


54 Italy 20.00
1
20.00
6
3.33


55 Hawaii 15.00
2
7.50
32
0.47
15.00
2
56 Vermont 10.00
1
10.00
22
0.45
33.00
3
57 South Dakota 10.00
1
10.00
35
0.29
10.00
1
58 District of Columbia 10.00
1
10.00
26
0.38
10.00
1
59 Armed Forces - Europe 10.00
1
10.00


10.00
1
Wyoming




30.00
1
South Korea




10.00
1
United Kingdom




30.00
1
Never Never Land 1,282.00
43
29.81


155.00
8
60 locations total $22,730.37
630
$36.08
13,628
$1.67
$6,531.06
371


1,319 posted on 04/11/2003 9:49:08 AM PDT by RottiBiz (Just a few dollars a month per FReeper would end FReepathons.)
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To: RottiBiz
Tell ya what .. I'm going to work on a new thread .. BRB
1,320 posted on 04/11/2003 9:53:48 AM PDT by Mo1 (I'm a monthly Donor .. You can be one too!)
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